National Head of Accounts

We are seeking an exceptional National Head of Accountsto join our leadership team in Canberra. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded financial leader to step into a nationally influential role where you will shape strategy, strengthen governance, and drive performance across a growing organisation.

This is not a traditional finance role. You will be at the centre of decision-making, partnering closely with the CFO, external accounts team and senior leaders to elevate financial capability, improve systems, and deliver insights that fuel sustainable growth.

You are a confident, hands-on leader who brings clarity to complexity, builds strong teams, and thrives in a fast-moving environment. With strong technical expertise and a people-first approach, you will empower others, enhance accountability, and drive operational excellence nationwide.

About the Role

Based in Canberra, this office-based national leadership role oversees the Accounts function across the multi state business. You will lead financial operations, strengthen controls, and deliver consistent, high-quality financial performance across multiple states.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead national financial operations including accounting, reporting, BAS and taxation obligations
• Develop and enhance financial policies, procedures and internal controls
• Coach and lead the Accounts team to build capability and performance
• Partner with senior leaders to set KPIs and drive financial accountability
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks and external partners
• Ensure consistent financial governance and service delivery nationally
• Drive system improvements and operational efficiencies

About You

You are a strategic finance leader who combines technical strength with strong people leadership and commercial thinking.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• CA, CPA or NIA qualification
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and taxation (GST, FBT, income tax, CGT)
• 5+ years in a senior accounting, finance manager or financial controller role
• Proven experience leading teams and complex financial operations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Facilities ,property or construction sector experience (desirable)
• Interest in AI and automation within financial processes (highly regarded)

Why This Role is Different

• National leadership scope
• Direct partnership with executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape systems and strategy
• High-impact, hands-on leadership role
• Growing organisation with strong momentum
• Canberra-based leadership position

Candidates must hold permanent residency in Australia.
Applicants relocating to the ACT should outline relocation plans within their application.

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